Oh, my!!! I am so filled with grief for you all while reading this mornings posts. I have medicine head so bare with me if I start not making any sense.

{{{{{Sheree}}}}} Does your doctor suggest you see a cardiologist? It may you need a pace maker. OR I was even thinking about that Epstein Barr virus that gets you so fatigued you can't function. That happened to our preacher a couple years ago. It was very hard for him and he didn't preach for a good month or maybe longer. I'm so sorry,not knowing what's going on is the hardest part of any illness you or a loved one is going through. I am praying for you Sheree and your good husband. Just take one day at a time and keep looking UP for guidance. I wish I could do something for you to take away all this grief but I can't. All I can do is pray and that I will truly do.

{{{{Summer}}}} I was so happy to read something from you. I can not even imagine all that you are going through with those old feelings of fear creeping up. It's so hard to be so strong for Jim so he won't be so discouraged. Time will tell and I am praying for good results. As for the hernia, I'm so sorry but it may need to be removed. Will it be laproscopic? I know for hiatal hernias it is now. I need that surgery myself. Anyway, keep looking UP like Sheree is He will comfort and guide you. I feel so helpless for you, but I will do what I can and that is to pray.

Dana, to be quite honest with you I thought it was a picture of bell boy from a hotel. I was thinking "why would she have that" then I looked closer and saw it could of been Nascar racing stuff and being ignorant of the names, I felt that it was one of those guys! No, I didn't even think it was your dh... LOL

Well, my certified certificate came today. It's really something that I DID have the copy just not that stupid seal punched in it. You really can read my copy I had better but the new one has that seal.

{{Rosey}} {{Sheree}} {{Summer}} special hugs for you three as you all are facing such troubles. I am praying for each of you for God to lay His hands on you and reveal Himself in a very special way.

Love,
Donna

Hi everyone..its been such a crazy day allready and not even lunch time..sheree..sure hope you find whats wrong..take care of you..am glad your dh is being so helpful..it means everything doesnt it..summer i hate waiting for test results too..but am thinking good thoughts for you both..so much has happened in a year..well tomorrow is valentines day.. my dh brought me flowers yesterday and a card.. today im making him home made cookies as he craves them and i never bake anymore as i eat it too so this will be a labor of love and then he can take them down to the garage where i cant get them hope you are all remembered by your sweeties..kris hope you have agreat time at your dance.. ill bet you will look like cinderella..daphnee dana donna and mr ken hello to all of you and thanks for all the kind words..like i said its been a crazy day..my 82 yr old mother had surg yesterday on her knee..while she was in surg my sister who was to stay with her got an emergency call and her dh had had a heart attack..he is going to be fine.. he had a blockage and they put in a stint..also my neice their daughter is having trouble with her pregnancy..her first and shes on bed rest.. they hope to get her thru the next week and then will take the baby..soooooo i didnt know any of this till this am.. then the dr office called and scheduled dh appt for monday so its back to anch we go.. and my poor little head is spinning..isnt life strange at times..i know we will all be fine..any ways am thankful for friends like all of you that let me vent..and understand that sometimes we need to blow.. actually i need chocolate but theres none here thankgoodness...(((((hugs)))))))) rosey

Rosey, when it rains it pours doesn't it sweetie? How is your mother doing? Oh, and glad your bil is doing better. How far along is your nieces' daughter? We are sure having lots of prayer requests lately. Have a good Valentines Day in spite of the bad news.
Happy Valentines Day to all my special friends

Hi everyone..wow its after dinner and im the first in here today..you all must be having a great valentines day..i spent the day babysitting and boy one 5 yr old girl sure wore me out i finally sent her outside and pretty soon her and her grampa were building this huge snowman on our deck..i thought of you mr ken as you asked if i had a yard full of them.. well i now have one big one.. the sun was out and they sure had fun.. took lots of pic's..my mother is doing well from her surg..its hard for me as she so far away but i talk to her everyday..my brother in law is home.. has to take meds and go to cadiac rehab..quit smoking and change his diet and life style now where have we heard that befor.. am so greatful he is going to be ok.. hes only 52..his daughter is in the hosp on bed rest.. her baby is due in 4 1/2 weeks but she has toxcimia so they are watching her close..we head to anch tomorrow..im glad that we have some answers but im so weary of all this..will keep you updated.. we should be back monday but if the surg scheduled right away who knows??kris i hope you are dancing your slippers off at your ball cinderella..summer hope you and jim are distracted while waiting for your test results am thinking all good thoughts for you..dana..are you palnning a romantic evening?? daphnee what did you do today..sheree sure hope that you are feeling better..what a sweet thing for you dh to reararange his schedule for you..donna are you hunting for summer clothes now.. a new bikini maybe, thanks for the kind words..mr ken how was your weigh in.. the snowman made me think of you..well the wild one is finally quiet shes watching Mouse HUnt with her grampa..will check in on you all later..Happy Valentines day everyone (((((((hugs)))))))) rosey

is every one at gym working off all candies
good luck tommorow rosey
i gaind yesterday
glen

Oh my goodness now isn't that one just too cute? Wow were to begin?
Rosey my prayers aare with you and yours and all the health needs that seem to be going on. Please keep us posted and let us all know what we can do. I love the idea of snowmen all over your yard! I think that woukd be very cool! How deep is the snow today?
Dana how are you doing? Have you figured any more out about your sugar levels? Have they leveled off yet? I had fun talking to you the other day on the phone. I swear ya'all have the cutest accents!
Summer Bless you heart darlin. It does sure seem that when it rains it does pour with the health issues here. I hope that your DH gets good news and that he will be feeling more than 100% soon. How have you been doing? What have you done special just for you?
Sheree Wow I have no idea what to say to you. I would love to be tehre to help you with each day. What a sweet thing and caring and loving thing for the DH rearranging his day. I was really hoping and beliving that he would. I loved the *story* about the hmmmm cuddletime?? It just goes to show how close we all are to each other to share that and know that it was a tender thing.
Ken OK why didn't you post more dude?
Kris tell us all ablout the dance! What did you do an dhow much fun was it and did you dance all night and how was the dress and........
DOnna..... Miss Bahama Mama... OK woman now you really have to stay focused and not sick and get a tan and wooohooooo. I am so happy for your trip. How many more days is it now? I am to lazy to scroll around! How is Elena doing this weekend?
OK We all went to breakfast for Valentines Day, and then went and did some stove comaprison shopping. We had gone to Home Depot and I found what I really wantd. It is a porch swing for the back yard. Jason hadn't bought me anything being as he wanted me to get what I really wanted. He has said he was going to get me flowers but thought they will be dead in 3 days so get what I want. My swing was more than the roses! We came home for a bit and took Robert to a Birthday party, then Jason Megan, and I went and did more stores. We went to Joaans Fabricks and I bought some cheap material to play with. Then we went to Walmart. I found my swing there it is so cool! It seats 3 and then you have an option to have it lay down and make like a bed with it. I love it! We are getting the stove at home depot tomorrow.
We raced home with Megan, I got ready and Jason went and got Robert from the party. Then we took the kids to the neighbors house. Jason and I got to go to Sears without kids and bought Megan some leggings on clearance and me 3 shiny silkish blouses. I got red, silver and gold! Then Jason and I went to dinner. I got to eat without kids! OK so then know what I do? I was dropping food on me allnight. It got to where Jason and I were just laughing about it. We came home then and he gave me his card for me and I gave him his giifts.
I had a bottle of wine, some chocolates, the movie Sweet Home Alabama, some naughty dice, and lottery tickets and a deck of cards that were actually fun. We did the pile of cards and laughed so hard it was just a great night. Then we ya know and then had to go get the kids. Jason had even parked in the carport on the far side of the house so noone knew we were home yet!
Daphne

Hello Everyone....Its been a busy weekend..here...We have had company and We have been on the go..Maybe thats good..We wont know anything about the scan untill next week.. Of Course thats enough to make you go ..but I have the faith...We have been just taking it easy today..Jim watched the race and had a good time..We had company over for the race..They just left..I have a nice Valentines..Jim gave me a beautiful card and a gife certificate to the spa for a manicure & peticure...I cant wait to get them..I didnt know what to get him..I asked him several times and he said his usual answer..Nothing..So I surprised him with a gift certificate to Sears..He can get whatever he want.....Tomorrow we go for blood work and then we do the Moose show on Friday night..I an signing up at the gym The 1st of March...I cant wait..I am really excited about that...
Thats been my weekend.. I have had a really nice time with friends..it helped us not to focus so much on the test results and that was a good thing..
It has been really nice weather wisese..I hope it stays this way...

Sheree... I am so sorry that I didnt see your post about your heart conditon till after I had posted..I am praying for you..I am sending the to watch over you...Your hubby is a good man to be there for you like that..I am so happy that he is and you have someone to be with you.....Please let us know how you are doing..You will be in my prayers..

Donna..Happy Valentines to You Too..Where are you today..I miss you..
I am not sure what kind of surgery Jim will have for his Hernia..I dont think it will be Laproscopic..but I dont know.
We will be talking about that with our PC Dr. Wednesday...
Yes I am trying not to let all those old feelings stay in my mind and think possitive about all of this...Thank-you for being here for me.. I appreciate it...I am still so excited for you and your wonderful trip..How wonderful..It will be so much fun for you and Jim..Like a special honeymoon...Please take lots of pictures...I hope that you are enjoying the weekend. Have a great week....

Rosey.. I am so sorry that you are going through all of this..I will keep your Mom and your other family members in my prayers.. I am so glad that your Mom is better..I hope that your BIL does well and that his daughter gets plenty of bed rest and she gets better..Boy you are really having your share and then some of family sickness..I will send out the ..She is needed with all of them.. I will be praying for you for Monday..I have your hand Rosey..It will get better...My Sweet friend...Have a great week..

Daphne....Thank-you for thinking of me Sweetie.. I appreciate it so much..
I hope that things get back to normal for us real soon..
Sounds like you are having a great Valentines Day..Thats wonderful..I am so happy for you..and you got to have some time alone with you DH..GREAT...I know you will get lots of enjoyment with your new swing..I always love those...I am so happy that your day and evening was really nice..You deserve it Sweetie... Enjoy and have a great week..

Dana...
I was gonna say where are you today..but I bet I know where you were at 1:30 today....... I am sure you were jumping up and down today..as the JR WON... I cried when he said that his Dad was sitting beside him..I just knew that if he won he would say it was for his Dad...I Miss you and I hope that you had a good Valentines Day..
Have a great week..

Kris ..Cant wait to hear about the Ball Cinderella....I Miss you..Have a great week..

Mr. Ken...Sorry to hear about the gain..but you will get it off... Its the winter blues...Have a great week..

Hope Everyone had a GREAT VALENTINES DAY..........

Well mam oh man...I had this post done almost finished...and I went up to scroll to see if I missed anyone or anything and I hit a page and it is all gone now....uUGGHH!
Well I have had a odd weekend..I am awake because I am all jittery and nervous inside..I am supposing it is from the decongestant...I ended up back in the hospital on Saturday...the viral thing has moved into myalgia attacking my muscles now instead of my joints..my heart beat was up on Saturday but usually sits at 50-55..I am so mad that I hit that now I can't remember everything I wrote...
Thanks for all your prayers...my mom is ready to get on a plane..don is scheduled to go out to the field on Thursday for a week and she is worreid I am going to be taking on too much too soon...which is possible since I have not driven yet or made dinner in a week...
Rosey prayers to you guys...hope you find out the answers you are looking for
Summer you too...sounds liek you had a good gift exchange.
Daphne you go girl...you are doing really well with your hubby.sounds like a great night..
Donna I did have that Eppstien test taken a week ago and as of Thursday the results were not back...it does sound like I may have that except for the heart thing..will keep you posted.
Glenn..you hang in there and you are doing great with sticking to program and keep trucking toward your goal...me on the other hand. I am afraid to get on teh scale...I am going on THursday unless totally bedridden.to step on the scale...I am very bloated and know the weight has to be up...Ok this must be the short version you all get and I am sorry I goofed up and lsot it...take care and will be back....

Sheree I'm really concerned for you and hope that something positive happens for you medically speaking. I guess it's confusing to me and I can't imagine how it feels for you. I pray for your recovery of course. Hang in there. Don't worry about that weight one way or the other. You are on top of that and you've proved that already.

Summer yes I have been on cloud 9 with our man! I've seen him on the Today show already this morning and he's fixing to be on Regis. I'm so proud of him as we all are. He's handling this interviewing stuff really maturely too. I'm just so proud of how it hasn't all "went to his head". You're doing a great job with keeping your head held high but keeping your DH from worrying as much as possible. Things will be fine on that end but I know you can't help but thinking about it. I'm praying for you and Jim.

Donna I hope things are ok with you. Looks like we may escape this storm moving up the coast. (by the way summer, myrtle beach had some wintry weather this morning ) I really wish we could have a good snow and enough with this teasing. My kids are out of school today for inservice and my nephew is staying with us again. They just went outside and it's like 32 degrees. I hope that doesn't last long. Do you still do your pilates?

Daphne did you get your stove or swing? I laughed at your last post. The things that most of us "keep quite" about, you go right on and share don't you. (btw you better go post on the other thread, gayle feels alone).

Rosey I'm sure your neices baby will be fine. If they have to take it, it's far enough along that it will probably just need a couple extra days in the hospital before coming home. I bet it will be about 4 1/2 to 5 pounds. Keep us updated though. Do you keep a notebook of all of your relatives and friends to keep up with who is sick with what? I'm not teasing, how do you remember it all? I always ask my grandmother that. She's constantly telling me about her siblings or inlaws or something and I don't know how she keeps it straight. I pray everything will work out and everyone will be fine. Take care of "Rosey" too!

I have my weigh in tomorrow morning if I don't forget. I started my pilates on thursday and I did it on friday and skipped the weekend and did it yesterday. I had read to do it 20 minutes a day, 3 times a week so that is my minimal. Right now, I'm 3 out of 6 days but I plan on doing it today after my nephew leaves. Logan wants to do it with me.

Well I hope everyone is hanging in there. I need to see what the boys are into outside.

Dana, I'm right with you on not being able to keep up with all the needs in our families lately. Yes, I do still do my pilates but not as much as I should. Lately I have been fighting a cold so it is about gone but didn't have much energy to do anything as of exercise. I had to laugh at your comment to Daphne for being so candid on issues we usually keep quiet about. I myself was just thinking if Suzanne and other people from this thread often read our posts and shake their heads ... I guess it reminded me how public this forum is. So, I guess that's why I do keep some things to myself! To protect those involved. LOL Not saying that we shouldn't stop being candid, it was just too funny to me at the time.
Summer, your valentines gifts along with Daphne's sound wonderful! We didn't exchange gifts because of the upcoming trip. That is my valentines gift! I sure pray you will receive good news this week and I know you are looking forward in getting started at the Gym on March 1st.
Sheree, I just wish there was something we could do for you. You are in my prayers and I think it's a good idea for your Mom to come help you out.
Hello to the rest and have a good day. I need to do laundry.... LOL
Donna

Hi everyone..its so nice to read about all of you and your kind support..sometimes its the hilite of my day to see what you all are up too..and daphnee your candor is refreshing and gave me a chuckle too we got home late last nite and the roads were good ..just tired from the trip..the dh will have surg in march.. it will be a fishion and by the looks of the model that the dr showed us and what he said it will be painful.. and initial recovery 3 months and then once a full yr is up the fushion should be comlete..so we are preparing ourselves for the long haul..my dh friends are comming to get him in the morning and taking him out to a cabin where they are going to do male bonding and plat cards and come back the next day..this is the best medicine for him and hes so excited to go..hes always been an active outdoor guy and has missed that part of his life.. and i get some alone time...yay for me!!!!sheree.. i too am worried for you.. have the dr found anything yet.. have they checked your thyroid??.. am glad your mom is coming..(((((((hugs for you ))))))))..donna your trip sounds like so much fun.. ill bet you are excited..dana.. thanks for the heads up on my neice.. shes now home but being watched close.. shes due the end of march.. and my mom id doing great walking without her walker or cane and even drove herself to the store.. at 82 shes really independent..my bil is home and doing well too..kris.. how was the dance?? did you have fun??summer have you got the test results back yet??have fun at your gig this week..mr ken sorry for the gain..you will get it off this week i know and every time i look at the snowman on my deck i think of you lol..its a beautiful day here.. sunny and melting..will check in later((((((hugs))))))) rosey

Hey guys...
been really busy. the dance is this coming monday. i fly out on thursday and i have 4 papers due thursday. WOW! hope all are well. will tell more later.

Quick post....

Weigh in today....

I reached my goal!

Well Donna congratulations and we've enjoyed having you on our thread..... I guess you're moving on to the "skinny board". Just teasing. How much did you lose for the week? I actually gained a pound back this week. I haven't done anything really different this past week to gain and didn't have all the sweets like the week before so I am chalking this one up to pilates and my muscles building in my stomach. I just do the 20 minute dvd. Have you got through the longer one? I had a rough night to say the least. Severe heartburn which I contribute to the onion on the hamburgers we made and it ended up making me throw up at 3 a.m. and my stomach still isn't feeling right after taking antacids. It will have to improve before I lay in the floor for pilates today.

Well I am home alone and have house work that I'm behind on. DH will be home tomorrow and will fuss if I dare leave it for him to do. Today the boys stay late at school for the first time at one time so laken gets out at 2:55, Logan at 3:20 and Brett at 4:00. If it weren't for laken getting impatient, I would just stay there in the parking lot.

Hello Everyone...Sorry that I didnt post yesterday..So much going on..I had a meeting with a Elk friend about doing some music at their Lodge..so I hope that I hear something soon..I had to go proof my DJ cards at the printers and more errands to run..Atleast it was a nice day..like today sunny but chilly..Today we go to the Dr and see about Jims scan results and the hernia..I am praying for good results to it all..

Daphne...I wanted to let you know that I got your card for Buddy Yesterday..That was so thoughtfull of you..Thank-you so much for being so Sweet.......I took it to Buddy and he was so moved that someone he doesnt know sent him a card.. He wanted me to tell you Thank-you for being such a thoughtful and caring person..He would write you himself but he wasnt up to that yet..so he wanted me to tell you...God Bless you Sweetie..
Much to you Daphne..I hope that your week has been good and we hear from you soon...I hope that you can get your swing up soon and it gets warm enough to enjoy..I miss you...Have a great day..

Donna.. WAY TO GO GIRLFRIEND...WOW..YOU DID IT......
I always knew that you would.........I know you must be so proud of yourself..I am so proud of you..I inspire to do what you have done...I hope that you take alot of pictures on you trip so we all can see how wonderful you look in your new Bikini......or what-ever you wear..You will look great..Again Way To Go Little Sis..
Have a great day

Dana... I am with you on JR..I saw him on Regis for a few minutes.. He was so mature talking to them..I was so impressed..He was suppose to be on Dave Letterman last night but I missed that one..I cant get over snow at MB..Unreal..but that would be neat to see over the ocean.. I have never seen snow at the beach before..Sorry that you are not feeling well. I hope that you feel better as the day goes on..I find that alot of things dont agree with me that I use to be able to eat..Have you tried the little purple pill??
The Doctor gave it us its called Nexium..It is wonderful for heartburn..or acid reflux..it really works...It really works fast too..
You are doing so good with your Pilates..Way to go...I cant wait to get to the gym.. I know I will be the turtle compared to others there..but I dont care..I will start out at my pace and work up to what I can do..Thats so sweet that Logan wants to exercise with you..I hope that you get all your house work done..I have plenty of that to do today myself...Have a great day..

{{{{{{{{Rosey}}}}}}}}... I am so sorry that Steve has to be operated on..I know thats not the news you all wanted to hear..but when its over he will be so much better and able to do the things he loves..I am here still holding your hand....I am keeping your niece and Mom in my Prayers...Thats something that your Mom is getting around without her walker like that.. Wow....She is something..God Bless her...Glad to hear that your snow is melting...Have a great day..

{{{{{{{{Sheree}}}}}}}}}}... I wish I could come help you I would.. I hope that your Mom comes to help you as you are to sick to be doing anything now.. I hope that the Doctors can give you something to help you real soon..Please dont worry about your weight..You consentrate on getting well..I am sure that when you feel better that any weight gain that you may have..if any....you will take care of.......You have done wonderful losing......Please dont worry about that...
Just get get plenty of rest and do what the Dr.s say...
Please take good care of you and know that you are in my prayers..
Have a great day

Kris..Please let us know about your Dance..You sound so busy...Cant wait to hear all about it..Have a great day.

Mr Ken..How are you doing???? Hope that you are not snowed in .. Have a great day